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Volvo XC40 vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (197 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (36,800 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo XC40 or VW Tayron?

Volvo XC40 vs VW Tayron: Key differences

Volvo XC40

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  • very slightly cheaper

VW Tayron

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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

XC40

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo XC40 is very slightly cheaper – starting at 36,800 £ , while the VW Tayron costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,850 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Volvo XC40 with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

Tayron

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Tayron offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 197 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tayron is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Volvo XC40 takes 7.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tayron is somewhat faster – reaching 221 km/h, while the Volvo XC40 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tayron delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 300 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

XC40

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Tayron is only slightly lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 1,688 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers considerably more boot space – 885 L compared to 452 L. That’s a difference of about 433 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tayron offers visibly more capacity – up to 2,090 L, about 762 L more than the Volvo XC40.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tayron carries marginally more – 566 kg compared to 532 kg. That’s a difference of about 34 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tayron is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £39,600
Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 km
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Volvo XC40

The Volvo XC40 wraps Scandinavian minimalism into a compact, city-ready SUV with a premium cabin that feels both practical and grown-up. It will suit buyers who prize safety, clever storage and a composed ride, proving that small dimensions don't mean small personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,800 - 47,200 £
Price
39,600 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
147 - 148 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,688 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
452 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
4,425 mm
Length
4,792 mm
Width
1,863 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
1,652 mm
Height
1,666 - 1,668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,328 L
Max trunk capacity
1,915 - 2,090 L
Payload
532 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 - 197 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
204 - 221 km/h
Torque
265 - 300 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
120 - 145 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Volvo XC40?

The Volvo XC40 is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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